Instrument Technician
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 32
Job Category - CSSD / Instrument Technician
Req Id - 3170
Instrument Technician
Permanent Part Time 16 hours per week
An exciting opportunity exists for a Instrument Technician to join our busy Perioperative Services team at Colac Area Health.
Assist with the operation of the Central Sterilising & Supply Department (CSSD) as allocated and the management of resources. Collecting, decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilisation, storing and distribution of sterile goods and equipment for internal and external customers in accordance with AS 5369 2023.
Inspection and maintenance of CSSD specific equipment as required. Assist in the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes.
Participate in quality improvement activities and regularly review own work practices to ensure continuous improvement in meeting customer expectations and requirements. Attend to other duties as delegated by the Perioperative Services Manager or ANUM.
What's required:
Essential:
- Must have a keen interest in working in Sterilisation, Management of Sterile supplies and Infection control.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with people from a variety of ages, cultures and backgrounds.
- Have well-developed problem-solving skills.
- Must hold a Certificate III in Health – Sterilising practise for Technicians or equivalent or working towards.
Desirable:
- Experience working in a hospital
Applications close Friday 3rd January 2025
For more information contact Nurse Unit Manager Amanda Tout on 52325 215 or email atout@cah.vic.gov.au
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
To join our team, all candidates are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, aligning with our health services immunisation policy.